But which additional clubs received the biggest draft-pick boosts thanks to the NFL's compensatory formula, built around awarding the teams that lose more compensatory free agents than they signed the previous season with a total of 32 picks?

Washington and the Cardinals tied the Patriots with four total compensatory picks, followed by the Rams, Vikings and Bengals, with three each. Washington letting Kirk Cousins walk and acquiring Alex Smith via trade catalyzed its compensatory windfall. Minnesota benefited despite signing Cousins and Sheldon Richardson because it watched Sam Bradford, Teddy Bridgewater, Tramaine Brock and Jerick McKinnon depart.

The Falcons and Eagles each received two compensatory selections, while the Ravens, Panthers, Colts, Cowboys, Giants, 49ers and Chiefs all earned one additional pick.